Prambanan Temple

Prambanan is the largest Hindu temple in Southeast Asia, this temple has a height of 47 meters and this temple has been declared as one of the world cultural heritage in 1991 by UNESCO. Perambannan also dubbed as the most magnificent Hindu temple in Indonesia. Prambanan temple is situated on the border between the two provinces of Yogyakarta and Central Java. Attractions Jogja has panoramic nan alluring, exotic indeed at dusk when the sun shines the temple with a stunning gradation. Up close, you can see a view of the architecture and design of the temple which is so beautiful.

Prambanan is a tourist place in Yogyakarta with the old history. The location of the temple position Jogja this one with Borobudur is not far apart, this gives a strong message that since time immemorial there has been a harmony between Buddhists and Hindus in Java.

History of Prambanan temple began in 850 AD, was first built by Rakai Pikatan of Sailendra dynasty ruling at that time. Based on the inscription Shivagrha numbered year AD 856, the temple in Yogyakarta this one was built in honor of Lord Shiva. Still based on the inscription, Prambanan was originally called Shiva-grha, which means House of Shiva, and hereinafter referred to also as Shiva-laya, which means the Kingdom of Shiva.

In the tourist area of Yogyakarta's temple, there is a large complex of buildings of the temple which indicates that the Prambanan temple is the center of activity worship and religious events. The discovery of the ruins of Boko temple which is located only 5 km south of the location of the Prambanan Temple confirms that the area around the temple is the center of the kingdom of Mataram Hindu Sanjaya dynasty. Keep in mind, Boko temple complex is the former palace of the Hindu Mataram kingdom at that time according to historical evidence and is the administrative center.

Great respect from the local community to bring the legend of this temple is famous Jonggrang.

Address Prambanan: Prambanan, Yogyakarta | (0274) 496401
Location Map: Click here
GPS Coordinates: -7.751919,110.492006

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